Adopted By A Drag Queen

Chapter 29. Another One, Thank You

Dani's POV <— That is how Adore spells her name now. It's so cute and I love it.

It is now March and let me tell you, things have been going great. Both Ian and Kade have been doing well in school and mentally. We decided that we needed some family therapy just to be honest with everyone, and it has definitely helped. The twins have definitely settled here and are ready for the future of our family, and so am I.

We all have been pretty honest with each other over the past few months, but there is one thing that I haven't told them yet. After I stopped drinking as much, I really started to think about my gender and how I feel about it. It kind of got put on hold after I adopted the twins, and the first few months of difficulties, but now I am more sure than ever. I am a woman. I think Kade and Ian have started to pick up on it a little bit, but I have still yet to tell them. They also don't know that for the last few weeks I have been taking hormone blockers to decrease my testosterone levels, and I have a doctor's appointment today to discuss Estrogen. I think I'm going to tell them when they get home.

I got up from off of the plush couch and made my way to the kitchen. It is weird being in the house alone. Kade is at rehearsal for a production of Dear Evan Hansen he is in, and Ian is at soccer practice. Kade really loves anything to do with music and art stuff, so when the local theater was doing auditions he was so excited, and he ended up getting the role of Evan. Ian really loves soccer, but didn't know if he could play because he is trans. But we found a local team that is mixed with a lot of girls and trans guys who want to play.

I opened the fridge and grabbed a cheese stick, just wanting something to munch on before the kids get home. Now that I think about it, am I becoming a soccer mom? Oh my gosh I am. Not that it's a bad this, but I would have never envisioned that for myself.

I watched an episode of The Crown before I heard the front door knob jiggle. Kade and Ian came running in the house. "Woah, so much energy." I laughed a little. "We have a game this weekend and we are going to kick ass!" Ian blurted out as fast as he possibly could. Kade laughed and rolled his eyes.

"You guys hungry? I can make food." I asked both of them. "I'm good. We had a whole spread of food at rehearsals since it was our last dress rehearsal before the show." Kade said and sat down on the couch. "Can I have a sandwich?" Ian asked very politely and sat at the kitchen island. "Yup." I said and went over to the kitchen to make lunch.

The whole time I was putting together the sandwich I was thinking about how to tell the kids I'm trans. I just have to go for it.

After I gave Ian his sandwich I had built up enough courage. "Kids, can I talk to you?" I say. There is no going back now. Both of them looked over to me giving me complete attention. "Um, I have a doctor's appointment today and I want you to know what about." I said with full honesty. "Is it bad?" Kade asked quietly. "No, nothing bad. I promise. It is actually really good." I reassured him. "Okay spit it out already." Kade said impatiently. "Okay." I laughed a little bit. "So, for the past few months I have been taking hormone blockers and I am going to the doctors today to hopefully start my first dose of estrogen. I am trans." I said confidently. I looked over to Kade and Ian. Both of them were processing the news.

Before I could say anything else Ian said, "Another one, thank you." I busted out laughing. These kids are something else. "Okay that was so funny. But besides all of the jokes, I just wanted to let you guys know because I am your parent and I want to be completely honest with you." I said. They both nodded. "If you have any questions please ask them." I opened up the conversation. "What are your pronouns?" Ian asked. "My pronouns are She/Her. They/Them are okay too but I prefer She/Her." I answered. "Do you want us to call you mom?" Kade questioned. "Whatever you feel comfortable with." I said gently. "Do you have a different name?" Kade asked once more. "I still go by Danny, but it is just spelled differently. I spell it with an I now. So it's D-A-N-I now. I just think the spelling is the more feminine way to." I smiled. This felt right.

"We love you so much, no matter what your gender is." Ian said and came over to me and hugged me. Kade stood up and joined the hug as well. "I love you guys so much. You are genuinely the best thing to happen to me." And that was the truth. These kids are my world. They are the cutest little beans in the world. They make me want to be a better person. They are the absolute best things to ever happen to me. I love them with all my heart.

Short chapter. I just want to say thank you guys so much for all of the support on this story. I think in the next few chapters it will be coming to an end so prepare yourself. I love you all so much💙 -Sam